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1. Re: Body work suggestions? (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 15:20:07 -0800 (PST); If I detect body filler on a car, I will make sure I remove it all down to bare metal. The reason is that I don't know what that filler is hiding. Was it done as a filler or to cover over a problem?; /html/spitfires/2005-11/msg00006.html (7,894 bytes)
2. Re: Ignition problem solved - now new problem (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:04:55 -0700 (PDT); Some ignition coils require an external resistor while others do not. The same physical coil can be made for either configuration so it's important to forget the book and check to see what ignition c; /html/spitfires/2005-09/msg00045.html (8,451 bytes)
3. Re: Ignition problem solved - now new problem (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:41:20 -0700 (PDT); Two circuits in operation. START and RUN. Your RUN circuit is fine as you found when you have power on the coil's postiive terminal when the key is on. I bet if you do the same test while it's cranki; /html/spitfires/2005-09/msg00046.html (7,835 bytes)
4. Re: Hose to nowhere on valve cover (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:46:42 -0700 (PDT); Crankcase breather / ventilation hose. It should go back to the carbs or intake manifold depending on your setup. This is also the location of PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valves. If you plug; /html/spitfires/2005-09/msg00074.html (7,632 bytes)
5. Re: Spitfire in Sumner, WA (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 07:36:14 -0700 (PDT); I was about to say that's too much to pay for a damaged Spitfire, but the photos do show the damage evident will require a rear tail light panel and some body work on the trunk belly pan. Oh, and a r; /html/spitfires/2005-08/msg00038.html (7,515 bytes)
6. Re: Spit rotisserie (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:16:47 -0700 (PDT); Hey, that sure looks familiar. Glad to see someone else making use of the plans online for building your own rotisserie. It's not that hard and you can still use the engine stands for their original; /html/spitfires/2005-07/msg00027.html (6,849 bytes)
7. Re: Morning Spitfire Adventure (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 11:33:00 -0700 (PDT); I tend to carry heater hose, hose clamps, battery jumper cables, four new plugs, cap, rotor, one spark plug wire, along with oil and coolant. That, plus a few basic tools all tucked into a canvas too; /html/spitfires/2005-06/msg00035.html (7,098 bytes)
8. Re: DIY (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:27:39 -0700 (PDT); Gitts Spring in Seattle can modify/customize any leaf spring or make a new one to your specs for reasonable amounts. I used to take truck work to them when the only dimensions we would have would be; /html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00084.html (6,913 bytes)
9. Re: Paint Stripping questions (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:59:15 -0800 (PST); I've done this with a pair of engine stands and some minor welding, but could do it all also with a bit of metal and bolts. This covers it pretty well, with pictures: http://www.ponypics.com/spitfire; /html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00094.html (6,827 bytes)
10. Re: Oil Filter ramblings- (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:34:28 -0800 (PST); Oil filters are a slippery subject. Ford pretty much uses one single filter for everything they had in rear wheel drive cars. GM had a limited number around 4 possible filters. It's when you start ne; /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00074.html (7,451 bytes)
11. Re: Suggestions for front spring compression (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:53:04 -0800 (PST); The spring compressor I built used all thread rod and a couple of pieces of angle iron. It wasn't fancy, but it worked and cost only a few dollars to make. I ended up painting mine to make it into a; /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00104.html (8,239 bytes)
12. Re: Cooling System Mystery - please help (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:05:20 -0800 (PST); Heyo, cooling issues aren't typically something you run into in the midst of winter, but this isn't a bad time for it either- far better now than stuck on the M5 with your temps at redline. As I read; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00087.html (8,318 bytes)
13. Re: Electrical Mystery (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 11:52:11 -0800; What year is this Spitfire? Early models were positive ground and that would certainly cause you dead shorts and electrical faults if you put in a modern radio or treat it as the more common negative; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00011.html (7,315 bytes)
14. Giles is up for possible sale (Seattle) (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:06:54 -0800; With job loss, no cash in the bank, and the inability to pay the coming month's rent in a few weeks, I don't have much choice- I must sell Giles, my 68 Mk III. I don't want to do it, but it's been si; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00063.html (8,801 bytes)
15. Re: Removing tub - bracing? (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:20:09 -0700 (PDT); When bracing my tub for removal, I used a couple of pieces of 1" steel L lengths to run between the top inside edges of the door jambs. Wasn't hard to do and cost only a few dollars to make, a whole; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00027.html (6,797 bytes)
16. Re: Wiring Question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:27:48 -0700 (PDT); Typically the negative battery cable would be connected to the engine block near the starter, with a good connection being the bellhousing / engine bolts. For really good connectivity, run another ca; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00075.html (6,741 bytes)
17. Re: Con-fused? (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 11:03:19 -0700; Sad to say, I don't know what the stock fuse should be in a Spit. I put a 35A circuit breaker and never looked back. The alternator is wired up so that most of its power goes to the battery. It will; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00010.html (8,883 bytes)
18. Re: clever battery cut-off position (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 20:16:15 -0700; I like to kill power to the ignition circuit instead of a battery kill switch. Give the thief some glimmer of hope when the car kicks over but won't start. One clever person put in a relay for the ig; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00046.html (8,348 bytes)
19. Re: Leaky gas...again. (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:34:35 -0700; Is this with the original mechanical fuel pump or is there an aftermarket electric one in place? Some folks replace the mechanical with an inline electric pump and while that works, it can often time; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00113.html (8,051 bytes)
20. Re: I am stuck!!! (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@roomies.furry.com>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 16:36:58 -0700; Another possibility is a weak spark. That would let you rev up nicely in the garage, but when you put it under load, the weak spark just isn't enough. Condensor is the primary culprit, then ignition; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00059.html (7,205 bytes)

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